eSecurity Planet

JULY 18, 2023

Even as the threat has passed, Microsoft officials are still analyzing how a Chinese threat group was able to access U.S. government accounts using a stolen inactive Microsoft account (MSA) consumer signing key. government agencies, over the past month using authentication tokens forged with the stolen MSA key.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Criminals who buy the toolkit have been distributing it mostly via cracked software downloads but are also impersonating legitimate websites and using ads on search engines such as Google to lure victims in. The ad below for TradingView uses special font characters ( tradıņgsvıews[.]com

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Webroot

JULY 25, 2022

Based on the customer and analyst interactions, it was evident that the definition of XDR is still evolving, and that customers are still trying to determine what is the best solution for their specific use case. Threat intelligence becomes key to addressing workforce gap. Market landscape for XDR grows more crowded.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

When the Institute for Security & Technology’s Ransomware Task Force published its report on combatting ransomware this spring, the Colonial Pipeline, JBS meatpacking and Kaseya VSA attacks were still around the corner. ” -Ransomware Task Force, IST. . ” -Ransomware Task Force, IST.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 20, 2023

If malicious actors accessed the exposed data, the company could have faced devastating consequences and put their clients at risk, as financial services are the main target for cybercriminals. ICICI Bank leaked millions of records with sensitive data, including financial information and personal documents of the bank’s clients.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Hacking groups linked to Russia, China and India are leveraging a novel attack technique that makes it easier for them to spread malware , steal data and evade detection, according to a report this week by security firm Proofpoint. Bad actors are using the new technique to leverage RTF text file attachments in phishing emails.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 30, 2021

A recent warning from the FBI, in mid-March, put schools in the US and UK on notice of increased attacks from the threat actors behind the PYSA ransomware. What is PYSA ransomware? The PYSA ransomware is a variant of the Mespinoza ransomware. Who has been attacked by PYSA?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s a comprehensive platform that emulates very realistic attacks. The first consists of identifying vulnerabilities that could be used by hackers, not exploiting them. The first consists of identifying vulnerabilities that could be used by hackers, not exploiting them. Cobalt Strike Attacks Make Headlines.

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Security Affairs

MAY 18, 2022

Microsoft researchers warn of the rising threat of cryware targeting non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, also known as hot wallets. Microsoft warns of the rise of cryware, malicious software used to steal info an dfunds from non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, also known as hot wallets. Ransomware. ClipBanker trojans.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 11, 2021

Part 1: Top threat categories. The challenge is that the most active threats change over time, as the prevalence of different attacks ebb and flows. This is where it becomes helpful to know about the larger trends on the threat landscape. While performing this analysis we looked at a wide variety of threat trends.

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Webroot

AUGUST 6, 2021

The steady stream of cyberattacks seen throughout 2019 turned into a torrent over the last year – ransomware, phishing scams and data breaches are now at an all-time high. Of course, the growing cybersecurity threat isn’t contained to just one country. Tackling Cyber Threats. The effects are being felt the world over.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Underground services are cropping up that are designed to enable bad actors to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs), which are widely used in two-factor authentication programs whose purpose is to better protect customers’ online accounts. By using the services, cybercriminals can gain access to victims’ accounts to steal money.

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SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

While it’s fairly common to find malware written in C, C+, Python and Java, threat actors have also been known to experiment with more obscure languages as a means to stay ahead of detection and forensics. The phishing emails contained a link to a downloadable Word or Excel document enabled by malicious macros.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Bad actors are increasingly using a technique called HTML smuggling to deliver ransomware and other malicious code in email campaigns aimed at financial services firms and other organizations, according to Microsoft researchers. See also: How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks. What Is HTML Smuggling?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2023

This blog post was authored by Jérôme Segura. From ransomware to password stealers, there are a number of toolkits available for purchase on various underground markets that allow just about anyone to get a jumpstart. This blog post will cover the technical details of the skimmer and its crime-filled ecosystem.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2020

Netwalker ransomware operators breached the networks of Forsee Power , a well-known player in the electromobility market. A new company has been added to the list of the victims of the Netwalker ransomware operators, it is Forsee Power , which provides advanced lithium-ion battery systems for any mobility application.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

In our previous two features, we covered the dangers of phishing (one method of credential compromise) and how to mitigate its impact on users. However, a whopping 59% of cyber incidents involved malicious actors exploiting compromised or stolen credentials. Your passwords are on the internet.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

On the 14th of May, the Health Service Executive (HSE) , Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system, fell victim to a Conti ransomware attack, forcing the organization to shut down more than 80,000 affected endpoints and plunging them back to the age of pen and paper. Threat profile: Conti ransomware.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

However, the truth is that businesses of all sizes hold valuable data in their hands, and cybercriminals work to create new sophisticated attack methods to acquire this information. To help you get started, we break down the most common attacks into a simple small business cybersecurity guide for your business.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This blog explores why endpoint security is of utmost importance when accessing applications and highlights the potential risks associated with compromised endpoints. Compromised endpoints act as an entry point for these malicious actors, enabling them to infiltrate the entire application ecosystem.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2021

roundup of UK focused Cyber and Information Security News, Blog Posts, Reports and general Threat Intelligence from the previous calendar month, March 2021. The ransomware attack was said to be executed on 17th January 2021 and over 200Gb of data was exfiltrated. conduct employee phishing tests.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2023

Ransomware has gone through several game-changing milestones over the course of its decade-long evolution. In 2013, extortionists added encryption to their genre and started locking down victims' files instead of screens or web browsers. The idea is to demand money for not leaking files stolen from an infected organization.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

ThreatLabz has observed a resurgence in targeted attack activity against Ukraine in the recent months. We’ve identified two targeted attack chains that were likely waged by the Gamaredon APT threat actor between January and February 2022, and expect to see similar attacks in the coming days and weeks.

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Webroot

APRIL 7, 2021

With investors currently bullish on Bitcoin, is its high value is driving cybercriminals to pursue crypto-generating forms of cybercrime like ransomware and illicit miners? At the same time, the average cost of a ransomware incident is also rising steeply. Not necessarily, says threat researcher and cryptocurrency expert Tyler Moffitt.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2023

The frequency and scope of cyberattacks like ransomware and supply-chain attacks is skyrocketing, as are the costs for organizations of all kinds. Attacks of all kinds are increasing both in frequency and scope. Cybersecurity has never been more critical. trillion by 2025.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Cyber threat actors, with varying resources and motivations, are highly interested in these eye-catching events too. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit.

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SC Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

A pair of related phishing campaigns this year took the unusual step of intentionally avoiding malicious links or attachments in its emails – a sign that threat actors may recognize the need to come up with new tactics. Instead, the attackers are counting on users typing or pasting the URL into their browsers.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 11, 2021

The challenge is that the most active threats change over time, as the prevalence of different attacks ebb and flows. This is where it becomes helpful to know about the larger trends on the threat landscape. Reading up on these trends can inform you as to what types of attacks are currently active. Overview of analysis.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Here's the twist: the Sheriff's department told us this was the third time our house had been broken into through the same point of entry. This story has a direct parallel to what is happening at some organizations right now, especially when it comes to ransomware and Zero-Day attacks. Burglars had ransacked the place.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2022

Large scale cyber-attacks with major impact on Ukrainian infrastructure or services have not been observed. On March 15th, the FBI and CISA released a report about Russian state sponsored actors targeting an unnamed NGO. [ The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) issued a warning about the use of Kaspersky products. [

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Data breaches and cybersecurity threats were at an all-time high this past year. The Rise of Ransomware. 2021 saw some of the most damaging ransomware breaches in recent history. While it’s certainly not new, ransomware has seen a steep increase in frequency and sophistication this past year.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Because the never-ending battle against the evil forces of the dark web continues with regard to ransomware and its ghoulish close cousins – leakware and scareware. Because the never-ending battle against the evil forces of the dark web continues with regard to ransomware and its ghoulish close cousins – leakware and scareware.

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Digital Shadows

AUGUST 17, 2021

What is Phish(ing)? We’re talking about the email attack variety. It’s still showing up to drop ransomware and Trojans, harvest credentials, and spy on organizations like yours. Going back a bit, it was also the top attack vector in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and well, hopefully, you get the picture.

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Spinone

MARCH 10, 2019

There are constantly new headlines, blog posts, statistics, and other information pointing to the fact that security breaches, malware, ransomware, data leak events, phishing and other security concerns are not going away. Ransomware is arguably the most alarming trend in malicious software being used by attackers today.

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McAfee

OCTOBER 10, 2019

This blog was written by Wayne Anderson, previous Enterprise Security Architect at McAfee. Today, we’re continuing the discussion by exploring the threat of cryptocrime, the nature of cybersecurity threats in the near future, and the steps that small- and medium-sized businesses can take to protect themselves.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on the British Library that has caused a major IT outage. The Rhysida ransomware gang added the British Library to the list of victims on its Tor leak site. The Rhysida ransomware operators plan to sell the stolen data to a single buyer.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

Ransomware is wreaking havoc. Ransomware is making its way outside the cybersecurity space. Most people probably know what ransomware is (if not, go here ). Ransomware is now everyone’s problem – from governments to corporations and even individuals. Why is ransomware so dangerous, especially now? What can we do?

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